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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Wealth that is locked in property investment is damaging to productivity and the economy. Instead, the revenue spent on tax breaks for the already wealthy should be invested in industries that provide jobs and give hope and opportunity to future generations.

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ACOSS welcomes reforms to Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing as important steps to tackle the vast and growing wealth inequality that we're experiencing in Australia. ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie speaks to ABC Radio National Breakfast: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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Social Service Council welcomes anticipated tax changes - ABC listen

The Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the reported changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing - but says the budget must go further on addressing inequity. Plus - intergenerati...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

ACOSS submission to Parliament calls for: ✅ Replacing the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) with a 25% levy on gas exports ✅ Investing in energy affordability, electrification and renewable energy ✅ Providing relief for people and communities most in need Read ACOSS submission here: bit.ly/4cxLgTo

Image of gas refinery with overlain text that reads, "It's time for gas corporations to pay their fair share."

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We call on the Federal Government to urgently increase the Remote Area Allowance so it reflects the real cost of living in remote communities. It is time to lift the rate and ensure it is indexed ongoing so everyone can afford the basics, no matter where they live.

Image is a simple, plain, yellow background with overlain text.

The text reads, "The Remote Area Allowance must be raised immediately to support people on the lowest incomes cover high costs in remote Australia."

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

While the Federal Government’s food subsidy scheme has reduced the cost of some essential groceries, the sky-high price of fuel means that many on the lowest incomes still go without because their incomes simply do not cover living costs.

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

However, this payment is only $9.10 a week for singles and $15.60 for couples (only 1.5% – 2.7% extra in income support). This amount is not indexed at all and has barely changed since its introduction in 1984.

Image is an illustration of fuel prices as they appear on price boards at petrol stations. The first price represents the Remote Area Allowance, which is nine dollars and ten cents per week. The second price represent the price of diesel, which is currently at three dollars and fifty cents per litre.

Beside the illustration, the text reads, "People living in remote areas already experience very high rates of poverty. Extreme fuel communities further behind"

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Remote Area Allowance is an additional payment for people receiving income support payments that is supposed to help with remote areas costs.

Image is of a bar graph which visualises the small portion of Remote Area Allowance for a single person as compared to the already low amount of JobSeeker.

Beside the graph, text reads, "The Remote Area Allowance is paid on top of income support payments to help people in remote areas with higher prices, but the payment is not indexed at all and has barely changed since it was introduced in 1984."

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Did you know it costs about 40% more to live in a remote part of Australia compared with capital cities? From groceries and fuel to electricity, basic essentials are much more expensive for people living in remote communities.

Image is of a photograph of a remote town in Australia from a distance. It is a small town with low-rise buildings against a backdrop of clear blue sky and stocky rock formations and hills. The town is spotted with yellowing trees and showered in balmy autumn sun.

There is text overlain against the blue sky. The text reads, "Did you know it costs an estimated forty percent more to live in remote areas than in urban areas?"

Image is of an illustration of a truck.

On the truck, text reads, "Freight costs to remote areas lead to much higher prices for essentials, like food and fuel."

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This isn’t just about lights and electricity. It’s about control. If you own your power, you control your future, says Nathan McIvor talking, CEO of Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia. www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/the-dja... #auspol

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The Djarindjin Way: A New Model for Indigenous Empowerment — Ngaarda Media

By Marli Ryan For decades, the phrase “Closing the Gap” has been plastered across policy documents, media headlines, and political speeches in Australia. It’s a slogan that was supposed to repres...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

In the first half of 2025 alone we’ve seen deadly heatwaves, floods, drought, algal blooms, and freak storms. Lives, homes, and livelihoods are at risk, and costs are soaring for everyone.

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Climate change is hurting our community now and the Federal Government is setting Australia’s 2035 climate target — a decision that will shape our future. #ClimateAction #FairFastInclusive #Climate #Energy #Emissions #auspol

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

By wearing purple, we're showing young LGBTQIA+ people that they are celebrated, respected and valued, and acknowledge everybody's right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. Happy Wear It Purple Day! #WIP2025 Art by @blonde_pigeon_ on Instagram

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

It's Wear It Purple Day! This year, Wear It Purple turns 15 with the theme "Bold Voices, Bright Futures", celebrating LGBTQIA+ athletes, artists, scientists and more, openly and visibly achieving their dreams!

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Halving the Capital Gains Tax discount and ending Negative Gearing would raise around $19bn over 4 years to fund tens of thousands of new homes, while improving wealth equity and reducing economic risks. #HousingMarket #auspol #CapitalGains #NegativeGearing

Figure 18: Overall value of tax benefits (CGT discount and negative gearing) accruing to rental housing investors, ranked by income (dollars in 2024-25)
(from ACOSS report, ‘Homes for living, not wealth creation’)

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Halving the Capital Gains Tax discount and ending Negative Gearing would reduce home prices by up to 4%, a similar impact to the government's plan to build 1.2m homes. Read ACOSS's latest housing report: acoss.org.au/wp-content/u...

Figure 9: Value of Investor Loans for Existing Housing and New Construction
(from ACOSS report, ‘Homes for living, not wealth creation’)

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We must curb the unfair tax breaks that drive up house prices and worsen inequality, and significantly increase the supply of social and affordable housing to meet need. #TaxBreaks #Housing #auspol #Election25 Check out ACOSS's Election Policy Platform: acoss.org.au/acoss-electi...

Fixing the housing crisis. It's more than building houses. We must curb expensive tax breaks that cause housing prices to soar.

We should halve the Capital Gains Tax discount and end negative gearing to reduce home prices, and redirect the billions spend on tax breaks to build more housing.

The housing Crisis will not be fixed by policies that add demand without boosting supply and drive up home prices.

We need to Curb tax breaks for housing investors that drive up home prices and worsen inequality and increase supply of social housing to meet need.

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

#Election25 is on May 3. People receiving JobSeeker are 14x more likely to go without a substantial meal a day. Tell your candidates and MPs that the next Federal Government must Raise the Rate as its first order of business: www.raisetherate.org.au/call_mp

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Adding to housing demand without supplying more housing will worsen the housing crisis. To fix it, we must curb investor tax breaks and boost supply of social housing to meet need. #housingcrisis #housing Read ACOSS's housing report: www.acoss.org.au/wp-content/u...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Proposals to loosen APRA home lending rules will likely increase home prices & household debt, and do little to improve home ownership overall. #auspol #Election2025 Read about the proposals ABC News: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

ACOSS is demanding the urgent removal of the whole Targeted Compliance Framework due to shocking new revelations of potential illegality. #auspol #incomesupport Read more here: www.acoss.org.au/media_releas...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Governments must urgently prioritise full implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap in genuine partnership with First Nations communities, empowering and resourcing them to make decisions and lead solutions. #JourneyTogether #AgencyLeadershipReform

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

@closethegapOZ have launched their 2025 Report ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform: Ensuring the survival, dignity and wellbeing of First Nations Peoples’ today! #ClosetheGapReport2025 here: closethegap.org.au/ctg-annual-r...

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theacoss.bsky.social @theacoss.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

On National Close the Gap Day, we come together to support empowerment and self-determination of First Nations Peoples and let our governments know that we value equity in health and wellbeing for everybody. #ClosetheGapDay2025 Join the Campaign: closethegap.org.au/join-the-cam...

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